Hello my portal friends! 🤩 Last week we talked about something that matters so much: Shifting negative thoughts into believable thoughts — the kind that actually help you move forward instead of spiraling. So I want to check in… What did you notice this week? Did any thoughts like these pop up? “I’m not improving fast enough.” “Everyone is better than me.” “I always mess up when I’m being watched.” “My body isn’t made for this.” “I’m behind and I’ll never catch up.” And if they did… were you able to shift it, even slightly? Not into fake positivity or something that feels too far away-- but into something true for you right now. It can be simple like: “I’m progressing every time I practice.” “I don’t need to be perfect to be impactful.” “I can take corrections without collapsing.” “My body is gaining strength and control.” “I belong in this room while I grow.” What happened when you tried your shift? Did you feel more grounded in class? More willing to try again? More open instead of shut down? And if you didn’t feel a shift yet — that’s okay. This is literally the work. Sometimes we just need help finding the next thought that feels believable enough to stand on. So here’s your invitation: Comment SHIFT below if you want help working through a limiting belief you're dealing with right now. 🫶🏻✨ I’m here to walk through it with you to find accessible shifts in your thoughts and actionable steps you can take! We all have these thoughts — it’s what you do with them that launches you towards your goals.

With the snow forecast and studio closures, I went in yesterday to pre-record today’s class so we wouldn’t miss our January moment. 💫 It's up in the classroom now. Go check it out! This session is a cross-training focused class designed to deepen your understanding of alignment and how your body works as a connected system. We explore: • the chain of the spine — how alignment travels from your head through your pelvis • the chain of the leg — how the hip, knee, ankle, and foot support each other • how these two chains interact to create stability, mobility, and control. This class is all about building awareness so you can move with more efficiency, reduce unnecessary tension, and develop strength that actually supports your technique. You’ll notice how small adjustments can completely change your balance, power, and range of motion. This is the kind of work that helps prevent injury, improve consistency, and give you more confidence in your movement. Take your time with this one. Move slowly. Stay curious. The goal isn’t perfection — it’s awareness. aaaand HAPPY SNOWDAY to everyone cozied up this weekend!❄️

Let’s reflect on the week so far ✨ First: What’s one kind thing you thought about yourself this week? It could be a win, a breakthrough, or even a moment where you felt a little more confident than you did last week. Big or small — take a moment to celebrate yourself. These are the inspo blocks that keep you going. Next: What’s one negative thought you had about yourself this week? It could be as simple as: “I can’t do it.” (I think we’re all guilty of that one sometimes ⬆️😂) Now let’s pause there — because this is where the work begins. ⸻ Let’s rewrite the story 📝 Take that negative thought and flip it into a positive one — but here’s the key 👇 It has to feel believable. Even if you want a thought to be true, if part of you believes it’s impossible, that inner resistance creates a block. So instead of jumping to the end result, make small, believable shifts in your thinking. Let reality catch up — then shift again. ⸻ Example (true story — names changed 🫶🏻) Jenny is working on her pirouettes. She can do a clean double consistently, but every time she pushes for more and falls out, she thinks: “Ugh. I can’t do it. I’m just not good at turning.” Her ultimate goal is five effortless pirouettes. She sees her favorite dancers doing it — and the gap between where she is and where she wants to be starts to feel overwhelming. Frustration builds. Judgment creeps in. Her body tightens in fear — and eventually, she quits for the day. That night, Jenny tries to “think positive” and comes back the next day repeating: “I can do five pirouettes effortlessly.” But her body doesn’t believe it. It’s never done that before. Instead of confidence, she feels pressure. Anxiety. Fear. She tries again — and leaves defeated again. The next day, Jenny tried something different. Instead of repeating “I can’t do it” — or swinging all the way to “I can do five pirouettes effortlessly” — she chose a thought her body could actually believe: “I can do two pirouettes effortlessly, and soon I’ll be doing three.”